Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes

CLASSIC GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat a small skillet over low heat.
• Spread mayonnaise over one side of each piece of bread and place mayonnaise side down in the skillet.
• Top with cheddar cheese slices, black pepper to taste and remaining slice of bread, mayonnaise side out.
• Grill until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and grill the other side until golden.
• Optional: Just before serving, add the shredded cheddar directly to the outside of the sandwich and grill an additional minute or so until it gets crispy.

CLASSIC GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine cheeses in bowl.
• Brush top side of each slice of bread with melted butter.
• Flip 4 slices over, sprinkle with cheese, and compact cheese lightly with hand.
• Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
• Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute.
• Place 2 sandwiches in pan and weight with round cake pan, pressing lightly.
• Leave cake pan on top and cook until first side is golden brown, 3-5 minutes.
• Flip sandwiches, press again with cake pan, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches.

CLASSIC AMERICAN GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the griddle to medium heat.
• Build the sandwiches with 1 slice of white cheese on 4 pieces of bread and 1 slice of yellow cheese on the other 4 slices of bread. Close the sandwiches and butter both sides. Place on the griddle; cover with a metal bowl and let the sandwiches get a nice golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, cover again and cook until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.